Fred Carpenter Launches New Vistage Group in the Los Angeles Market

San Diego, February 27, 2013  – Vistage Chair Fred Carpenter has recently launched a Chief Executive group in Los Angeles.  The Chief Executive Vistage group will meet monthly to discuss business issues, share expertise, and provide one another confidential help in critical situations. Carpenter joins nearly 400 Vistage Chairs who lead local area groups, which total more than 16,000 members in 15 countries.

Vistage Chair Mitch Pearlman applauded his success, "Fred’s focus, work ethic, charming personality and gentle caring manner makes him a perfect addition to our most special tribe. "

Fred Carpenter has over 25 years of experience in successfully managing companies as a C-level executive. Included in his portfolio of experience are real estate, technology, financial, and educational businesses. His career has included the start-up, acquisition, and harvesting of several business. In addition, he has spent the last several years working with companies experiencing turnaround opportunities. Carpenter has a BS in Business and a MBA from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University.

about Vistage International
Founded in 1957, Vistage International, headquartered in San Diego, California, is the world’s leading CEO peer advisory membership organization, serving more than 16,000 CEOs and senior executives in 15 countries. Vistage members participate in Chair-led advisory board peer groups, receive one-to-one coaching, learn from expert speakers, and interact among a global network of CEOs representing a broad range of industries. Its renowned Vistage CEO Confidence Index has been tracking CEO confidence and main street business issues since 2003.

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